Intern Drafter

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Design Team Lead

Location: North Bay, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Date Posted: January 20th, 2026

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00

You feel passionate about what you do. You made the right decision choosing your career path. The question is, are you in the right place? Is your full potential being realized, are you continuing to develop expertise in your chosen field, and does your passion remain strong? At Cementation we respect experience; we get excited about potential. Cementation is an underground mine contracting and engineering company.

We build mines. Structured to deliver design-build solutions for technically challenging projects, our people build world class shaft sinking and mine development projects. Our work requires a team approach where respect is expected and innovation is encouraged as long as safety is not compromised. Being an employer of choice in the mining industry has always been a mainstay of our mission statement, and Cementation is proud to have been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven years.

Open the door to new opportunities and grow with us.

Under the guidance of the Design Team Lead, the Intern Drafter learns to develop designs, by creating, revising and finalizing drawings of "Best For Project" permanent mine facility infrastructure and temporary sinking gear.

• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation.
• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department.
• Ensure all applicable safety codes and regulations are met by appropriate design and use of technology.
• Participate in department safety huddles and incident imaging.

• Design and drafting for permanent and temporary works related to the construction of underground mine shafts, facilities and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Project Services and Operations to produce "Best For Project" designs that are safe, reflect the client's operability requirements first, and are constructible.
• To produce a deliverable that is on time, on budget and has correct scope in accordance with the project requirements.
• Produce drawings that effectively and simply communicate the design, that comply with Cementation Engineering Standards and conform to job specifications with respect to clearances, tolerances and applicable codes.
• Collaborate with the team lead, project manager and project engineer to develop design criteria and drawing layouts.
• Design of buildings and equipment which incorporate client operability and maintenance requirements.
• Design and drafting for mine development, related infrastructure and equipment for clients and Cementation Operations.
• Development of design drawings consisting of but not limited to site plans, general arrangements, plans and elevations for surface and underground structures, mechanical installations, equipment, concrete installations, underground development, mine shafts and related mine infrastructure.
• Identify risk and opportunities to optimize the scope, schedule and cost of the project.
• Follow company/departmental procedure in the development of drawings.
• Liaise, collaborate, consult, and gather information from site and other departments.
• Research previous drawings to ensure efficiency and a consistent product.
• Participate in group meetings and discussions, internal and site.
• Work within a project team to coordinate and complete designs.
• Printing and copying drawings and report packages.
• Back drafting.
• Understand and follow the guidelines from the Cementation Standards and Procedures Manual.

Occasional Site Visits

None

• Secondary School Diploma
• Applicable Post Secondary Technician or Technology Diploma
• Work term or previous experience in Heavy Construction, Mining or Fabrication

• Leadership
• Collaborative Team Player
• Respectful
• Professional
• Effective Communicator
• Engaged
• Innovative
• Self-starter who is…